Austin Russell was replaced in May following an ethics inquiry, but now he wants to use his new AI lab to buy Luminar. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Escobar builds fundraising lead ahead of 2026 elections; YISD moves to fill vacant board seat
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Escobar Builds Huge Fundraising Advantage Ahead of…
El Chuqueño Blog – Who’s the New Guy?
Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General who sometimes gets indicted and impeached, has launched a campaign to infiltrate left wing organizations. In response to the political assassination of national hero Charlie Kirk…
Tech Crunch – VLGE is making it easier to world build and shop on Roblox
50 fashion brands are launching their shoppable worlds for VLGE’s World Fashion Week, founder Evelyn Mora says. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – SK Telecom’s AI unit offers staff voluntary retirement program just weeks after launch
All staff employed by SK Telecom’s new AI division are being offered a voluntary retirement program as part of a broader effort to bring together its various AI-related divisions, the company confirmed…
El Paso Herald Post – How Many Federal Jobs Are In El Paso?
EL PASO, Tx., October 17, 2025: As federal workers across the nation continue to face job uncertainty over the federal shutdown, now on its 17th day, and the ongoing threat […] The…
Tech Crunch – Meta previews new parental controls for its AI experiences
Meta on Friday previewed its upcoming parental control features for teens’ conversations with AI characters on its platforms. The features, which will be rolled out next year, include the ability to block…
KTSM News – DASO: Wanted person barricades themselves in Las Cruces apartment complex, dies in fire
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person, who was wanted on multiple felony warrants, was found dead after barricading themselves inside an apartment complex that caught on fire in Las Cruces, according…
Tech Crunch – Reddit expands its AI-powered search to five new languages
Reddit announced Thursday that it is expanding its AI-powered search experience to five new languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. With this expansion, the feature is now available in countries like…
KTSM News – Industry leader says Borderland is well suited to support arrival of big tech investment
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The arrival of global tech giants — Meta, OpenAI, and Oracle — in the Borderland has sparked concerns and skepticism by some in the community. There are…